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Awards Tipoffs from TNS Newsletter for Wednesday August 28, 2024 ( 58 items )  

'Live With Kelly and Mark' Kicks Off Season 37 Tuesday, Sept. 3
BURBANK, California, Aug. 27 -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, issued the following news release: This September, "Live" continues to deliver its one of kind, award-winning laughter and love with a star-studded lineup of celebrity guests including Ryan Seacrest and Vanna White, Taraji P. Henson, David Muir, Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson, Colin Farrell, Eva Mendes, Demi Moore, Laverne Cox, Derek Hough, Edie Falco, Elizabeth Olsen and more. "Live" kicks off season 37 hot on the heels of a successful  more

2.8M Pounds Funding Boost to Investigate Hidden Malaria in India
LONDON, England, Aug. 28 (TNSres) -- The London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine issued the following news: * * * NIAID grant will enable LSHTM researchers to examine why cases persist despite elimination efforts * * * Researchers at the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine (LSHTM) have been awarded pound sterling2.8m to study factors sustaining malaria transmission in an area of India where infections are evading detection. The team will investigate malaria in the eastern t  more

42nd Annual Faculty Convocation Will Honor Six VCU Educators and Researchers
RICHMOND, Virginia, Aug. 28 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news on Aug. 27, 2024: * * * The annual ceremony, which will be held on Aug. 29, celebrates outstanding teaching, scholarship and service. * * * Virginia Commonwealth University will recognize six faculty members for outstanding teaching, scholarship and service at the 42nd annual Faculty Convocation. The ceremony will be held on Aug. 29 at 3 p.m. at the W.E. Singleton Center for the Performing Arts and wil  more

ACL Awards $5 Million to Volunteer Program That Supports Family Caregivers
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Community Living issued the following news: ACL has awarded $5 million to the Oasis Institute for a new grant that will further the development, expansion, and refinement of the Community Care Corps model. Between the need for caregiver respite and home care workforce shortages, volunteers are a valuable asset in support of the work of the 53 million family caregivers and 2.3 million direct care professi  more

Award Ceremony for GBA Outstanding Young Entrepreneurs Held in Hong Kong and Macao
MACAU, China, Aug. 28 -- The University of Macau issued the following news release on Aug. 27, 2024: The 5th Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area Outstanding Young Entrepreneur Award Ceremony, organised by the Guangdong-HK-Macao Bay Area Entrepreneurs Union, was held simultaneously in Hong Kong and Macao today (27 August), with the Macao venue at the University of Macau (UM). A total of 125 young entrepreneurs who have made outstanding contributions to the development of the Greater Bay A  more

Biden-Harris Administration Announces Preliminary Terms with HP to Support Development and Commercialization of Cutting-Edge Semiconductor Technologies
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- The U.S. Department of Commerce issued the following news release: Proposed Investment Would Support Expansion and Modernization of Existing Campus and Create Over 250 Manufacturing and Construction Jobs Today, the Biden-Harris Administration announced that the Department of Commerce and HP Inc. have signed a non-binding preliminary memorandum of terms (PMT) to provide up to $50 million in proposed direct funding under the CHIPS and Science Act. The proposed funding woul  more

Chefs Cook and Conspire Their Way to Survive Another Day in Food Network's Last Bite Hotel, Hosted by Tituss Burgess
NEW YORK, Aug. 28 -- WarnerMedia, a media and entertainment company, issued the following news release on Aug. 27, 2024: * * * Tituss Burgess Is the Ultimate Hotel Manager and Game Master in New Competition Series Premiering September 24 at 9PM ET/PT * * * In Food Network's newest competition series, Last Bite Hotel, premiering Tuesday, September 24 at 9PM ET/PT, eight chefs have been invited to a remote hotel for a game of resourcefulness and creativity. Tasked by the hotel manager to meet   more

Community Groups Voice Concern over PFAS Discharges from GlobalFoundries Factory in Vermont
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 [Category: Environment] -- The Sierra Club issued the following news release: CHIPS Communities United, a coalition of unions and community groups, raised concerns today about toxic "forever chemicals" in wastewater from semiconductor plants. Newly analyzed data from GlobalFoundries in Vermont revealed measurable levels of 17 different PFAS in wastewater. It is likely that other microchip factories release similar concentrations, but Vermont is the only state (we know of) th  more

Congratulations to Our 2024 International Residency Education Award Recipients!
OTTAWA, Ontario, Aug. 27 -- The Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada issued the following news: Each year during the International Conference on Residency Education (ICRE), trailblazing medical educators, resident leaders and outstanding program administrators are recognized for their valuable contributions and accomplishments within the field of residency training, advocacy and practice. We're thrilled to announce the recipients of the 2024 International Residency Education Awar  more

CONGRESSMAN CARLOS GIMENEZ CALLS FOR MARIA CORINA MACHADO TO BE AWARDED THE NOBEL PEACE PRIZE
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- Rep. Carlos Gimenez, R-Florida, issued the following news release: Congressman Carlos Gimenez joined Florida Senators Rick Scott and Marco Rubio and Representatives Mario Diaz-Balart, Maria Elvira Salazar, Michael Waltz, Neal Dunn, and Byron Donalds in writing a letter to the Nobel Committee in support of Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado as a Nobel Peace Prize nominee. This letter in support comes as a response to Machado's tireless and fearless efforts o  more

Cristiano Ronaldo to Be Honoured as UEFA Champions League All-Time Top Scorer
NYON, Switzerland, Aug. 28 -- The Union of European Football Associations issued the following news release on Aug. 27, 2024: * * * Special award to be presented at the 2024/25 UEFA Champions League draw ceremony in Monaco. * * * Cristiano Ronaldo, the all-time leading goalscorer in the UEFA Champions League, will be honoured with a special award from UEFA President Aleksander Ceferin in recognition of his remarkable legacy in the world's most prestigious competition. Ronaldo's achievements  more

CUNY Graduate School of Journalism: Vanessa Botelho and Lam Thuy Vo Honored With Tow Professorships
NEW YORK, Aug. 28 -- The City University of New York Graduate School of Journalism issued the following news: Vanessa Botelho, associate professor of Broadcast Journalism, and Lam Thuy Vo, associate professor of Data Journalism, have been named Tow Professors for the 2024-2026 academic years. The Tow Professorship, established by the Tow Foundation in 2014, supports the research projects of two faculty members at the Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism at CUNY who have shown a strong   more

Defenders of America's Airfield: The Elite Guards Keeping Joint Base Andrews Secure
JOINT BASE ANDREWS, Maryland, Aug. 28 -- The U.S. Air Force District of Washington issued the following news: By Airman 1st Class Daniel Walderbach, 316th Wing Public Affairs Joint Base Andrews, commonly known as "America's Airfield," is the home of Air Force One, making it one of the U.S. Air Force's highest visibility bases. The reestablished 316th Security Forces Squadron Elite Guard Section has the duty of protecting the installation as well as the thousands of men and women who visit, wor  more

Department of Defense Awards $190 Million Cooperative Agreement to Deliver National STEM Education and Outreach Programs
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- The U.S. Department of Defense issued the following news: The Department of Defense today announced the award of the Defense Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Education Consortium (DSEC) Cooperative Agreement to the Research Triangle Institute and its consortium of over 25 regional and national partners to provide STEM education and outreach programs in communities across the nation. These programs are foundational to the department's strategy to build a 2  more

Djiringanj Community Learning Resource Wins UOW Vice-Chancellor's Award
WOLLONGONG, Australia, Aug. 28 -- The University of Wollongong issued the following news release on Aug. 27, 2024: * * * Djiringanj Indigenous community members and UOW Bega Valley recipients of Indigenous Advancement Award * * * The Djiringanj Community Learning Resource, a multifaceted art, language and cultural resource that is being widely utilised by the Bega Valley community, was celebrated at the University of Wollongong (UOW) Vice-Chancellor's Awards on Thursday 22 August. Members   more

DOE: Biden-Harris Administration Announces Over $240 Million for New and Innovative Building Codes to Save Consumers Money, Reduce Impacts of Climate Change
WASHINGTON, Aug. 28 -- The U.S. Department of Energy issued the following news on Aug. 27, 2024: * * * Investing in America Agenda Will Help Raise the Bar for Energy Efficiency in Buildings Across the Country that will Lower Energy Costs for Americans and Combat Climate Change * * * As part of the Biden-Harris Administration's Investing in America agenda (https://www.whitehouse.gov/invest/), the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today announced nineteen State and local governments will receiv  more

DOE: Investing in America - Number of Publicly Available Electric Vehicle Chargers Has Doubled Since Start of Biden-Harris Administration
WASHINGTON, Aug. 28 -- The U.S. Department of Energy issued the following news on Aug. 27, 2024: * * * Now, Biden-Harris Administration Awarding $521 Million in Grants to Continue Building Out National Electric Vehicle Charging Network * * * The Biden-Harris Administration today announced $521 million in grants to continue building out electric vehicle (EV) charging and alternative-fueling infrastructure across 29 states, two Federally Recognized Tribes, and the District of Columbia, includi  more

Dr Emma Ainsley Shortlisted for Prestigious Social Work Award
CANTERBURY, England, Aug. 28 -- Canterbury Christ Church University issued the following news: Dr Emma Ainsley, Lecturer in Social Work in the School of Allied and Public Health Professions has been shortlisted for a prestigious Social Worker of the Year Award. The Social Worker of the Year Awards is the only major national awards event for social work in England, attracting hundreds of entries every year. Emma has been shortlisted in the University Social Work Lecturer of the Year category.   more

Emerging Curtin Researchers Recognized With Millions in National Funding
PERTH, Australia, Aug. 28 (TNSres) -- Curtin University issued the following news release: Eight Curtin University projects have shared in more than $3.5 million in Australian Research Council funding as part of the Discovery Early Career Researcher Award (DECRA) scheme. Aiming to support outstanding early-career researchers who have shown the ability to produce high-quality research and an emerging capability for leadership and supervision, the DECRA scheme provides support in both teaching a  more

Ernst Names Small Business of the Week, Podium Ink
WASHINGTON, Aug. 26 -- Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: RED OAK, Iowa U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), Ranking Member of the Senate Small Business Committee, today announced her Small Business of the Week: Podium Ink of Ringgold County. Throughout this Congress, Ranking Member Ernst plans to recognize a small business in every one of Iowa's 99 counties. "From crafting one-of-a-kind vehicle wraps for country music and NASCAR stars to creating apparel for local commun  more

ESPN Films' Latest 30 for 30 Documentary 'Stolen Gold' Premieres September 17 at 9PM ET on ESPN and ESPN+
BRISTOL, Connecticut, Aug. 28 -- ESPN, a sports media company, issued the following news release on Aug. 27, 2024: ESPN Films today announces the upcoming premiere of its latest 30 for 30 documentary, "Stolen Gold", airing Tuesday, September 17 at 9pm ET on ESPN. Following its premiere, the film will be available to stream on ESPN+. Directed by acclaimed filmmaker Suemay Oram, this powerful and riveting film delves into the incredible true story of Ramon Torres and the Spanish intellectually d  more

Former Nigerian President Supports Alumni Awards 2024 Finalist
WOLVERHAMPTON, England, Aug. 28 -- The University of Wolverhampton issued the following news release: A University of Wolverhampton graduate has received a message of support from a former President of Nigeria after being shortlisted for a Lifetime Achievement Award for his lifelong commitment to achieving excellence in the agricultural sector. Dr Adeola Odedina, who graduated in 1991 with a Postgraduate degree in Agricultural Education, is up for the Alumni Honour Award for Lifetime Achieveme  more

Gianluigi Buffon to Receive UEFA President's Award
NYON, Switzerland, Aug. 28 -- The Union of European Football Associations issued the following news release: The legendary Italy goalkeeper has been hailed by Aleksander Ceferin for his "tremendous ability, longevity, determination and consistency who was an inspiration to football fans the world over." UEFA President Aleksander Ceferin has paid tribute to Gianluigi Buffon by selecting the former Italy goalkeeper to receive the 2024 UEFA President's Award. The award recognises outstanding ach  more

GWU Media Tip Sheet Harris' & Trump's Teams Clash Over Sept. 10th Presidential Debate
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- George Washington University issued the following news: The campaigns of Kamala Harris and Donald Trump clashed this week over the previously agreed-upon debate between the two presidential candidates on September 10th. According to Reuters, the Harris campaign wants ABC News to keep the mics on throughout the entire debate, instead of muting them while the opponent speaks as had been done in the previous presidential debate. Trump's team is now threatening to pull out of  more

Harrison Honored With Women Who Mean Business Award
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Aug. 28 -- Taft, a law firm, issued the following news: Taft Dayton Partner-in-Charge Jennifer Hann Harrison was recently honored with the Dayton Business Journal Women Who Mean Business Awards for 2024. The Women Who Mean Business Awards are dedicated to honoring the remarkable achievements and contributions of women in the world of business. To see the full list of honorees, visit here (subscription required). Harrison is the partner-in-charge of the Dayton office. S  more

Hearst Magazines Names Willa Bennett Editor-in-Chief of Cosmopolitan and Seventeen
NEW YORK, Aug. 28 -- Hearst Communications Inc. issued the following news release on Aug. 27, 2024: Hearst Magazines, the world's largest lifestyle publisher, today announced that Willa Bennett has been named editor-in-chief of Cosmopolitan and Seventeen. In this role, she will oversee content strategy and editorial operations across print, digital, social and video. The announcement was made by Hearst President and CEO Steven R. Swartz and Hearst Magazines President Debi Chirichella. Bennett   more

Innovator From the Mathematics Department Receives the Abraham Wald Prize
SYRACUSE, New York, Aug. 27 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: Pinyuen Chen Professor Pinyuen Chen from the Department of Mathematics has received an award that honors the best publication each year from the Journal of Sequential Analysis. The Abraham Wald Prize is one of the most prestigious awards in the field of sequential analysis, which is a technique in mathematical statistics that, unlike classical techniques, analyzes data in real-time, allowing researchers to make decis  more

INVESTING IN AMERICA: Number of Publicly Available Electric Vehicle Chargers Has Doubled Since Start of Biden-Harris Administration
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation issued the following news release: Now, Biden-Harris Administration Awarding $521 Million in Grants to Continue Building Out National Electric Vehicle Charging Network The Biden-Harris Administration today announced $521 million in grants to continue building out electric vehicle (EV) charging and alternative-fueling infrastructure across 29 states, eight Federally Recognized Tribes, and the District of Columbia, including the deplo  more

INVESTING IN AMERICA: Number of Publicly Available Electric Vehicle Chargers Has Doubled Since Start of Biden-Harris Administration
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration issued the following news release: Now, Biden-Harris Administration Awarding $521 Million in Grants to Continue Building Out National Electric Vehicle Charging Network The Biden-Harris Administration today announced $521 million in grants to continue building out electric vehicle (EV) charging and alternative-fueling infrastructure across 29 states, eight Federally Recognized Tribes, and the District of  more

Jamboree Names Mary Lynn Coffee as Chair, Board of Directors
LOS ANGELES, California, Aug. 28 -- Nossaman, a law firm, issued the following news: Orange County, CA - Jamboree Housing Corporation has named Mary Lynn Coffee, Partner in Nossaman's Environment & Land Use Group in the Orange County office, as Chair of its Board of Directors. She joined Jamboree's Board in 2018 and served as Vice Chair since 2019. "We are incredibly fortunate to have Mary Lynn Coffee appointed as chair of Jamboree's Board of Directors. Her extensive expertise in legal and reg  more

Jessica Bell Brown Named Executive Director of the Institute for Contemporary Art at VCU
RICHMOND, Virginia, Aug. 28 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news on Aug. 27, 2024: * * * Brown, who serves as curator and head of contemporary art at the Baltimore Museum of Art, will start at the ICA in October. * * * By Wesley Hester, VCUarts Jessica Bell Brown has been named executive director of the Institute for Contemporary Art at Virginia Commonwealth University. Since 2022, Brown has served as curator and head of contemporary art at the Baltimore Museum o  more

Lenovo Sponsors UST-Houston Esports: Elevates Esports and Academic Excellence
HOUSTON, Texas, Aug. 28 -- The University of St. Thomas Houston campus issued the following news: The University of St. Thomas-Houston's vibrant Esports Program is being sponsored by Lenovo, a technology giant providing cutting-edge solutions for the gaming community and beyond. For the award-winning St. Thomas teams, it means more opportunities to travel, compete and represent the University nationwide. UST Esports Coach Jonathan Baadsgaard said, "We're very excited that this Lenovo gift will  more

Light Work Presents Nicholas Mueller: 'Asea'
SYRACUSE, New York, Aug. 27 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: Light Work presents "Asea," an exhibition of new works by Nicholas Muellner. The exhibition opens Tuesday, Sept. 3, and will run through Friday, Dec. 13. An opening reception will take place in the Kathleen O. Ellis Gallery on Thursday, Sept. 19, from 5-7 p.m. Nicholas Mueller, "Untitled, Marseille," 2022. Courtesy of the artist In this exhibition, Muellner offers up photographs depicting people pantomiming in a ver  more

Linda Duffy named assistant vice president of research and innovation and director of sponsored programs
BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Aug. 27 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: Linda Duffy has been named assistant vice president of research and innovation and director of sponsored programs in the Office of Research and Innovation. Effective Aug. 5, Duffy now leads Office of Sponsored Programs, which is responsible for support for all research and scholarly activity of Virginia Tech's research enterprise. Working collaboratively across the university's academic colleges, research institutes, and  more

Lycoming College Welcomes 15 First-Year Scholarship Award Winners
WILLIAMSPORT, Pennsylvania, Aug. 28 -- Lycoming College issued the following news: Lycoming College congratulates fifteen first-year students for being named to some of the institution's most prestigious, merit-based scholarship programs. Each scholarship recipient receives a merit award of $25,000-36,000, as well as a $5,000 stipend to support the completion of an enhanced academic experience of their choosing, such as an internship, faculty-led research, study abroad, or a field experience. T  more

Macquarie University: AI, Neurodiversity the Focus of Newly Funded DECRA Research
SYDNEY, Australia, Aug. 28 (TNSres) -- Macquarie University issued the following news release: * * * The Faculty of Arts is celebrating the success of four of its early career researchers following the latest round of the Australian Research Council's Discovery Early Career Researcher Award (DECRA) funding. * * * Successful applicants Dr Emily Hughes and Dr Raphael Milliere, both from the Department of Philosophy; Dr Richard Savery, from the Department of Media, Communications, Creative Arts  more

MFA Program Welcomes Three Distinguished Writers
HOUSTON, Texas, Aug. 28 -- The University of St. Thomas Houston campus issued the following news: The University of St. Thomas is pleased to announce the addition of three esteemed writers to its Master of Fine Arts (MFA) program: Ryan Wilson as Associate Professor of Poetry, Katy Carl as Writer-in-Residence, and Brigid Pasulka as Distinguished Visiting Professor of Fiction. This expansion marks a significant step in the program's mission to cultivate literary excellence grounded in the beauty   more

National Law Journal 2024 Recognizes Arnold & Porter's Government Relations, Appellate Groups as Finalists, Honors Jeff Smith With 'Lifetime Achievement' Award
WASHINGTON, Aug. 28 -- Arnold and Porter, a law firm, issued the following news: The National Law Journal Legal Awards 2024 will honor Arnold & Porter senior counsel Jeffrey Smith with the "Lifetime Achievement" Award at their annual event. The NLJ also named the firm's Legislative and Public Policy Group a finalist for the "Government Relations/Lobbying" award and the Appellate & Supreme Court practice a finalist for the "Appellate Hot List" category. Smith will receive the "Lifetime Achieve  more

National Science Foundation Awards $2M to Clark Atlanta University
ATLANTA, Georgia, Aug. 28 (TNSres) -- Clark Atlanta University issued the following news: By Hunter Abell The U.S. National Science Foundation has awarded $2 million to Clark Atlanta University (CAU) to lead a collaborative effort with the HBCU CHIPS Network. The HBCU CHIPS Network is a partnership between Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), government agencies, academia, and industry, which will serve as a national resource for semiconductor research and education. "Clark   more

Original documentary 'Educating Oklahoma' to premiere Aug. 29 at Oklahoma State University
STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Aug. 27 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news: During a special screening premiere, the Oklahoma State University College of Education and Human Sciences will debut "Educating Oklahoma: Keeping the Promise of Public Education" at 7 p.m., Aug. 29, at the OSU Student Union Theater on the Stillwater campus. The event is free and open to the public, and RSVPs are encouraged. The film will be available to stream at InsideOSU.com beginning on Sept. 5. The fu  more

OSU's Integrated Pest Management legacy lives on in new team
STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Aug. 27 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news: Sorghum producers discovered a new pest in their crops on the Gulf Coast of Texas in the summer of 2013. Less than a year later, the sorghum aphid (known at the time as the sugarcane aphid) decimated Oklahoma sorghum, causing more than a 40% reduction in grain yields and thousands of dollars in economic losses for farmers. Having no familiarity with the sorghum aphid, most producers didn't realize how quickly  more

Overwatch Blue Becomes Champlain's Third Varsity Esports Team
BURLINGTON, Vermont, Aug. 28 -- Champlain College issued the following news: By Christian Konczal Champlain College is thrilled to announce the elevation of our Overwatch Blue team to varsity status, marking the addition of a third varsity team within our rapidly expanding esports program. This milestone is a testament to the dedication, skill, and community spirit of the Overwatch Blue team and the broader Champlain Esports community. The Overwatch Blue team's journey from a club team to var  more

PBS Honors Hispanic Heritage Month With Special Programming and Thematic Collections
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Aug. 28 -- PBS issued the following news release on Aug. 27, 2024: * * * Highlights include AMERICAN MASTERS and VOCES "Julia Alvarez: A Life Reimagined," VOCES "American Historia: The Untold History of Latinos," the 37TH HISPANIC HERITAGE AWARDS, the Premiere of PBS's Second Primetime Spanish-Language Drama, VELVET, and new episodes of ALMA'S WAY and more on PBS KIDS * * * PBS announced today new documentaries and programs showcasing Hispanic and Latino culture in honor  more

Peyton Manning Praises 2024 Manning Scholars for Their Positive Impact
KNOXVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 28 -- The University of Tennessee issued the following news: Legendary NFL quarterback Peyton Manning gathered with Chancellor Donde Plowman and other leaders from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, on Aug. 27 to honor the newest recipients of the Peyton Manning Scholarship, a highly competitive four-year award given to four incoming students each year. This year's group -- Mallori France, Nicole Gann, Cade Simmons and Emi Taylor -- arrive on campus as some of t  more

Remembering Arts and Sciences Emeritus Professor John Baldwin
SYRACUSE, New York, Aug. 27 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: The College of Arts and Sciences (A&S) mourns the passing of John Baldwin, Distinguished Professor Emeritus of chemistry. Remembered as a dynamic scholar of physical organic chemistry, Baldwin was a pioneer in utilizing density functional theory to gain insight into chemical bonding and reaction mechanisms. He published more than 150 articles over the course of his career, and continued to publish important works up   more

Reps. Foushee, Lucas Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Increase Diversity in AI Research, Workforce
WASHINGTON, Aug. 28 -- Rep. Valerie Foushee, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release: Congresswoman Valerie Foushee (D-NC), Ranking Member of the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology's Investigations and Oversight Subcommittee, and Congressman Frank Lucas (R-OK), Chairman of the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, introduced H.R. 9403, the Expanding AI Voices Act of 2024, bipartisan legislation to facilitate capacity building, promote increased access, an  more

Researcher's journey turns to forests' understory
BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Aug. 27 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: Beneath the Central Appalachian Forest canopy lies a rich, biodiverse world of native plants helping to fill North America's medicinal herb cabinet. Yet, the benefits and beauty of this rich ecosystem are often overshadowed by a lingering cloud of coal. "This region is often referred to as the coalfields, but I've found through my research that people living in these communities usually talk about their attachment to   more

RI Delegation Delivers $2.46 Million Boost for Local Firefighters
WASHINGTON, Aug. 26 -- Sen. Jack Reed, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: Today, U.S. Senators Jack Reed and Sheldon Whitehouse and Congressmen Seth Magaziner and Gabe Amo announced $2,459,605 in federal grants to strengthen safety, training, and staffing for fire departments in South Kingstown, Pascoag, Foster, West Warwick, Woonsocket, and Central Falls. The federal funds are being awarded through the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency   more

Secretary Haaland Highlights New Investments in Park Infrastructure, Outdoor Access and a Growing Outdoor Economy in North Carolina
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior issued the following news release: RALEIGH, N.C. Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland and Assistant Secretary for Fish and Wildlife and Parks Shannon Estenoz today concluded a visit to North Carolina, where they highlighted new investments to create urban parks and trails and upgrade existing park infrastructure. On Monday, Secretary Haaland and Assistant Secretary Estenoz toured restoration projects on the Blue Ridge Parkway funded   more

Sending a 'We Are!' to these Penn Staters -- Aug. 27
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Aug. 27 -- Pennsylvania State University issued the following news: As part of our regular "We Are!" feature, we recognize 14 Penn Staters who have gone above and beyond what's asked of them in their work at the University. This week, on behalf of the entire Penn State community, we'd like to say thank you to: Elaine Arsenault, researcher in the College of the Liberal Arts, whose nominator wrote: "I work with Elaine at the Criminal Justice Research Center and   more

Speaker Johnson to Present Congressional Gold Medal Honoring 13 Service Members Killed at Abbey Gate
WASHINGTON, Aug. 28 (Rep.) -- House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release on Aug. 27, 2024: Today, on the third anniversary of the terrorist attack at the Kabul Airport, Speaker Johnson announced that Congress will honor the 13 American servicemembers killed in the attack by presenting their families the Congressional Gold Medal. Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA-04), Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY), as well as Senator Steve Daines (R-MT), and Congresswoman Lisa McClain   more

Teach Plus Mississippi Kicks Off 2024-2025 Policy Fellowship With Focus on Post-Secondary Success
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Aug. 28 (TNSres) -- Teach Plus, an organization that empowers teachers to take leadership over key policy and practice issues that affect their students' success, issued the following news release: Jackson, Mississippi, August 27, 2024--Teach Plus, a national teacher leadership organization, has selected a diverse group of 24 educators from around Mississippi for its 2024-2025 Policy Fellowship. The 6th cohort of Policy Fellows will focus on a range of issues during the u  more

Ten Griffith Researchers Secure More Than $4.5M in DECRAs
GOLD COAST, Australia, Aug. 28 (TNSres) -- Griffith University issued the following news: Ten Griffith University academics are among the 200 early career researchers who have been named in the latest round of Australian Research Council (ARC) Discovery Early Career Researcher Award (DECRAs). Griffith's 10 new DECRAs represent the Science, Health, Griffith Business School and Arts/Education/Law academic groups, with the research projects winning a combined total of $4,579,244 from this round's  more

Theriot Recognized in Consecutive Weeks, Huerta and Loetzer Awarded With Jersey Mike's Southland Soccer Players of the Week Honors
FRISCO, Texas, Aug. 28 -- The Southland Conference issued the following news on Aug. 27, 2024: HCU's Alexa Huerta, Texas A&M-Corpus Christi's Zoe Theriot and Rachel Loetzer have won this week's Jersey Mike's Southland Women's Soccer Player of the Week awards, the conference office announced Tuesday. Goalkeeper of the Week: Zoe Theriot, A&M-Corpus Christi - Sr. - Forney, Texas (Forney High School) Theriot claims the SLC Goalkeeper of the Week award in consecutive weeks, highlighting a strong   more

Turkiye: Free Kurdish Poet Ilhan Sami Comak
LONDON, England, Aug. 28 -- PEN International issued the following news on Aug. 27, 2024: * * * "Take me away from this stagnation I've seen so much of the abyss. Long, so long I've stared at it - that void is just repetition. It's time for me to say I'm a bird that is showered in rain It's time to breathe the smell of soil, fill with it, grow again. Know me by my love, not by my loneliness. Comprehend me from what I long for, not by what I have lost. Understand me by my childhood, not  more

UC Santa Cruz Professor Honored by American Chemical Society for Natural-Products Discovery
SANTA CRUZ, California, Aug. 28 (TNSres) -- The University of California Santa Cruz campus issued the following news: * * * Award adds to Phil Crews' ongoing list of accolades for impactful research, teaching, and mentorship * * * By Mike Pena Phil Crews, distinguished research professor of chemistry and biochemistry, is being honored by the American Chemical Society (ACS) for outstanding work in the analysis, structural elucidation, and chemical synthesis of natural products. He will be pr  more

UW Dean and Professor Emeritus Receive National Engineering Awards
LARAMIE, Wyoming, Aug. 27 -- The University of Wyoming issued the following news release: Cameron Wright, the University of Wyoming College of Engineering and Physical Sciences Carrell Family Dean, recently was selected as a 2024 recipient of the National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying (NCEES) Distinguished Examination Service Award. Also selected for the award which recognizes dedicated service to NCEES and the engineering profession was Raymond Jacquot, a professor emerit  more

WarnerMedia: Rita Moreno, Ben Vereen, Hayley and Juliet Mills and More to Attend the 2024 TCM Classic Cruise
NEW YORK, Aug. 28 -- WarnerMedia, a media and entertainment company, issued the following news release: Turner Classic Movies (TCM) announced that iconic EGOT-winning actress , dancer, singer and producer Rita Moreno, Tony Award-winning actor, performer and choreographer Ben Vereen, and stage and screen legend sisters Hayley and Juliet Mills are set to attend the TCM Classic Cruise, sailing October 26, 2024, from Fort Lauderdale to Cozumel and Disney Castaway Cay on the Disney Magic. In additio  more